Toy News Tuesday: Beast Mode

Once again we are back with a brand spanking new edition of Toy News Tuesday! We’re the one weekly column right here on ScienceFiction.com where we seek out all of the awesome news you need to know about any announcements and cool happenings in the toy industry and put them all in one easy to find place for you! We’re midway through September and things are relatively quiet on the toy front. This may seem kind of odd at first, but when you factor in that we are only three weeks away from New York Comic Con it comes are no surprise at all! While we are sure there are a number of announcements being held back for a reveal at NYCC, there is still plenty to be seen in the Toy News for the week of September 18th, 2018!

First Look: ‘Captain Marvel’ Movie Figures

While we’re still a solid six months out from the release of Marvel’s latest comic book adaptation ‘Captain Marvel’, we are getting our first look at the film’s accompanying action figures from Hasbro’s 6″ scale Marvel Legends line thanks to Instagram user ToyShiz . Figures confirmed include our titular heroine Captain Marvel, plus Nick Fury, Skrull Commander Talos, and a Kree Soldier! Each figure looks to include a build-a-figure piece for the comic-styled Kree Sentry we saw back at SDCC this summer, so we will hopefully find out what other figures will fill out this wave soon! Check out the images below!

Captain Marvel

Nick Fury

Skrull Commander Talos

Kree Soldier

The Battle Is On With DST At NYCC

Our good friends at Diamond Select Toys have announced the return of the Battle Beast’s Minimates line in the form of an all new New York Comic Con exclusive figure! This year at NYCC fans and collectors will be able to stop by the Diamond Select Toys booth to check out the latest figures and prototypes on display, and while they are there they will be able to pick up the new Battle Beast Minimate Desmodius! Check out the full details on this new convention exclusive as well as information on Diamond Select Toys upcoming Panels for NYCC in the press release below!

Diamond Select Toys Returns to New York Comic-Con!

New York Comic-Con is approaching, and Diamond Select Toys is prepping a massive presence at the show, with cases of advance prototypes, shelves of products for sale, a panel, two signings and an exclusive! Read on for details, and come see us at booth 1644!

Starting Thursday, Oct. 4, DST will offer an exclusive Minimate of the Battle Beast Desmodius, a fearsome black bat armed with a sword and glaive. Measuring approximately 2 inches tall, and featuring 14 points of articulation, it is fully interchangeable with all Minimates mini-figures. It will come packaged in a clear polybag with hangtag, and sell for $6.

Following the panel, the designer signing will run from 1:30 to 2:30, and the sculptor signing will happen from 2:30 to 3:30, both at booth 1644. There will be free postcards on hand for them to sign, but fans are welcome to bring their own items, as well as purchase items in the DST store.

See you in New York!

Welcome To The DC Universe

This technically barely falls under the toys and collectibles category, but we thought it was worth mentioning that the DC Universe subscription streaming service went live this past weekend! This service allows subscribers to access streaming of tons of DC Comics movies and television series, plus digital comics and more! More specifically, subscribers to the new DC Universe streaming service have access to a special online store where they can purchase a number of collectibles directly from DC themselves; including the exclusive ‘Justice League Animated’ 6″ toyline!

This exclusive line consists of eight figures; Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter. Each figure is priced at $28, although a bundle is available that includes all eight figures for $194 for completionists that want to save a few bucks! The DC Universe subscription service itself is priced at $7.99 per month, or you can pay for a full year up-front for $74.99.

Jordan DesJardins

Jordan DesJardins is a writer from Philadelphia with a passion for the collectible! Jordan is ScienceFiction’s resident Toy Columnist, covering news for the Toy Industry in our weekly column ‘Toy News Tuesday’, as well as interviews, convention coverage, product reviews, and more! As an avid collector of both Toys and Comics, Jordan can often be found at comic conventions, or scouring the city for the latest Minimates and Funko Pops to hit the shelves!